Kelsey R.
6/21/2015
Great plantation. Best part about it is the small museum for Clementine Hunter. Her art is displayed and it is beautiful. Our tour guide was was wonderful and very knowledgable. Loved his...
Melrose on the Cane
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[3449 - 3457] Highway 119
Melrose, LA 71452
Melrose on the Cane is a historic house museum located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, recognized as a National Historic Landmark. The site features nine historic buildings, including the African House, Yucca House, and the Big House, and showcases a collection of works by renowned African American folk artist Clementine Hunter.
Operated by the Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches, Melrose on the Cane invites visitors to explore its rich 200-year history, including the legacy of the Isle Brevelle Creole Community and the impact of significant historical events such as the American Civil War and Reconstruction. The plantation also served as an artist retreat in the early 20th century, further enriching its cultural significance.
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4.512 reviewsElaine B.
11/16/2025
charged us $30 and we could not enter the main house. also had no grounds map to give us with any information on each buildin.
Charlene P.
4/23/2024
Beautiful home site, lots of out buildings. Nice day trip with just a short drive from Natchitoches and all its many historic sites
Robert K.
9/3/2022
I wanted to like this place. The buildings on the property are pretty cool. But the place is not kept up well. When you walk in, it is very confusing even trying to figure out where to go to buy...
Gina Q.
11/18/2007
When you're in the South, you tour a plantation. It's part of the culture of the South and it's history. One of the more well known plantations of the Northwestern Louisiana area is Melrose. It's...
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